| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $35.93 | 11.198% | $39.9534 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.71 | 7.611% | $14.7535 | $14.75 | $14.75 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.62 | 12.184% | $20.8887 | $20.89 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.51 | 5.520% | $208.4126 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.83 | 12.807% | $197.2205 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.43 | 9.210% | $164.2846 | $164.28 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.51 | 10.378% | $96.5918 | $96.59 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.54 | $742.1051 | $742.09 | $742.10 | $742.20 | |